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Once Russell Wilson's payday was taken care of, All-Pro middle linebacker Bobby Wagner wanted to know if his future was in Seattle or if he would go into the final year of his rookie contract with uncertainty.

Kurt Suzuki hit the winning RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning after two wild pitches by Seattle closer Carson Smith let Minnesota tie the score, and the Twins beat the Mariners 3-2 on Saturday night.

I was off-rhythm, paddling in a foreign vessel with a wooden paddle that looked like a decoration. My lower back, out of shape and not used to this movement, was tight. But, oh, that mid-summer sunset on the Columbia River.

Part of what has made the Seattle Seahawks' defense the best in the NFL in recent seasons is the combination of Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor at safety. For the start of training camp, those All-Pro names have been replaced by Steven Terrell and DeShawn Shead.

Gail Liberman was looking for a book club, something fun to perk up her retirement. But as she searched the internet, a different activity kept catching her eye — something that brings to life dark nights and crisp spring days.

Taijuan Walker pitched a one-hitter for his first career complete game in 29 major league starts, and Nelson Cruz and Jesus Montero homered to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Friday night.